Detailed kit of the British Sherman IC Firefly. Features both hull-mounted and separately moulded tools and accessories. New parts accurately depict sharp nose type gear housings at hull front. Assembly type tracks with straight parts made of single pieces. Die-cast hull adds weight and realism.
The British-designed Firefly Sherman tank employed a 17 pounder anti-tank gun capable of destroying heavily armored German tanks such as the Tiger and Panther. As Britain struggled to develop tanks capable of equaling the superior German Panzers, the decision was made to convert existing stocks of M4 Sherman tanks, delivered to the UK as part of the Lend-Lease Act. The so-called Sherman Firefly featured a long-barreled 17 pdr. anti-tank gun, that was much more effective than the original 75mm gun, capable of penetrating a Tiger Is frontal armour at over 1,000 meters using regular ammunition. The majority of Fireflies were adapted from M4A4 tanks, designated Sherman V by the British, while some were made using the earlier M4, or Sherman I in British usage. Vehicles rearmed with a 17 pdr. gun were given the suffix C, with the resulting units being Sherman VC and Sherman IC.
About the Model
1/48 scale plastic model assembly kit.
Full length 151 mm, long main barrel gun which also carries a strong attack power, wireless box at the back of the turret, etc. Reinforces the powerful appearance richly.
Combination of monolithic sculpture and separate parts aimed for three - dimensional feeling and ease of assembly. - Chassis produces texture and weight feeling of tank as made by die - casting.
Caterpillar consideration for ease of assembly Connected and assembled type with straight part as an integral part.
With marking 4 types.
Glue and Paint required to Assemble!